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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key resident Joe Bondi dies

Joe Bondi, 76, father of Attorney General Pam Bondi, was a former professor and Temple Terrace mayor who lived part-time on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Chorus of the Keys' Kent Perry talks about upcoming annual show

Chorus of the Keys barbershop men really know how to make No. 1 hits sing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2012
Pine View salutes veterans with yearlong project

This year's community service project idea was formed as a way to give thanks to United States veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 12, 2018
Colony demolition rescheduled for July 23

Demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been delayed as the town finalizes its contract with Unicorp National Developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 12, 2018
Sherman Cooper

Sherman Cooper, 86, of University Park Country Club, previously of Longboat Key, passed on November 9th, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Key & Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 15, 2019
Both sides of gun issue demonstrate on Parkland anniversary

On the one-year anniversary of Parkland, locals lined the bayfront both in support and opposition of guns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2017
Southside goes gold in honor of classmates

Southside elementary students came to school dressed in gold, the trademark color of childhood cancer awareness, in honor of Avery Rann and Benjamin Gilkey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2018
'A little piece of heaven' in Lakewood Ranch

Visitors say SMR knocked it out of the park with its design.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Studio Space: Jorge Blanco

Though the bright colors and slices of every day life may seem cheerful and care free, when sculptor Jorge Blanco is in his home studio workshop it’s all about one thing: serious sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2016
Charter Review Board votes to remain an elected body

After a large turnout at a special meeting of the Sarasota County Charter Review Board last night, the board voted to remain an elected body.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2015
Waterlefe bridges road to fairness

Although related litigation continues, three boards and the community hope changes to the community’s documents bring clarity and fairness to all parties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 9, 2015
Forks & Corks 2016 tickets go on sale

1,500 tickets for last year's international food and wine festival sold out in three minutes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 25, 2014
Legacy Trail extension: $15 million

The first draft of a feasibility study is scheduled to go before county commissioners in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 19, 2014
The Ringling hires familiar face to head art library

Elisa Hansen, who worked at the Ringling previously from 1989 to 1995, returns to Sarasota to be head librarian of its extensive art library.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2014
Seasonal celebrations promise to spread cheer

This holiday season, Sarasota is pulling out all the stops to celebrate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2013
Greetings from ... London!

Two FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students share their London experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2014
Bill Schustik to perform 'Legends of the Sea'

Think you know your swabs and pirates? Think again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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